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Tenth Concert Series

 
 
Parking for concerts

Special relaxed street parking is only available for a limited number of events listed on our parking page.

 

Special garage parking arrangements are available for evening concerts.

 

No parking is available for daytime concerts.

Concerts are webcast live and archived soon after the concert has occurred.

Curtis Students at Tenth

Friday
September 14, 2012, 7:30 pm          concert program

 

Bryan Anderson, organ/piano

John-Henry Crawford, cello

George Goad, trumpet

Patrick Kreeger, organ/piano

Sarah Shafer, soprano

Nathan Vickery, cello

Niles Watson, flute

Gideon Whitehead, classical guitar

 

The Curtis institute of Music, arguably the world's finest music school, is situated two blocks from us. This varied, engaging program will feature numerous talented Curtis students who attend Tenth as they perform solo and chamber music. Come hear some of tomorrow's greatest musical artists today!

Reformation Hymn Festival

Sunday
October 28, 2012, 6:15 pm—Reformation Hymn Festival bulletin

 

Dr. Harry Reeder, guest speaker
All Tenth Choirs
Westminster Brass

 

Our 13th annual Reformation Hymn Festival will include all of Tenth's choirs, Westminster Brass, and hymn singing by the congregation. Lift up your voice with us in praise of God. 

Tenth Family Christmas

December 24, 2012, 4:30 pm (doors open at 4:00 pm) program

 

Schola Cantorum Choirs, Westminster Brass

 

Rev. Will Spokes, speaker

Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols

Sunday & Monday  program

December 23, 7:15 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)

December 24, 7:15 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)

The program is usually 60–90 minutes long. 

 

Tenth Church Choir
Gary Seydell, tenor

Westminster Brass
Tenth Chamber Players
Dr. Paul S. Jones, Organist & Music Director

 

Tenth's Lesson's & Carols in a tradition enjoyed by standing-room-only crowds each year. The two nights of carls, Christmas anthems, and Scripture are sure to delight all who attend. A special treat this year will be "O Holy Night" sung by tenor Gary Seydell along with the Tenth Church Choir and Chamber Players. (No nursery provided; please plan accordingly.)

David Kim & Friends

Wednesday

January 30, 2013, 7:30 pm program

 

David Kim, violin

Elizabeth Hainen, harp

Gideon Whitehead, classical guitar

Kristina Pulcini, choreographer

Richard Harlow, cello

Paul S. Jones, piano

and two ballet dancers

 

In this program, multiple friends will join David in words of Mozart, Saint-Saëns, Paganini and Piazolla among others. A very special feature is the performance of the Pas de deux from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake.

Elmore 100 Concert

Friday

February 15, 2013, 7:30 pm  program

 

Norman Mackenzie, organ

 

Robert Elmore was Organist and Music Director of Tenth Church for 15 years. He was also a composer, Dean of the Philadelphia AGO, Organist for The Philadelphia Orchestra, and a teacher/performer of renown.

 

Tenth joins with the American Guild of Organists to present an organ recital celebrating Elmore's 100th birthday, played by one of his former students, Norman Mackenzie, who assisted him at Tenth, and is currently Director of Choruses for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

Good Friday Choral Concert

Friday
March 29, 2013, 7:30 pm

 

Music of Gabriel Fauré

Requiem, op. 48
Cantique de Jean Racine, op. 11
Tantum ergo, op. 55
Pavane, op. 50
Elégie, op. 24
Fantasie, op.79
Sicilienne (from Pelléas et Mélisande)

 

Tenth Church Choir

Anne Williams, cello

Niles Watson, flute

Sarah Shafer, soprano

David Tahere, baritone

Tenth Chamber Players

Paul S. Jones, conductor

 

Spring Choral Worship Service: Music of Robert Elmore

Sunday

May 19, 2013, 6:15 pm

 

Tenth Church Choir

Westminster Brass

Robert Plimpton, organ

Dr. Philip G. Ryken, guest speaker 

Robert Plimpton, a former Elmore pupil, is one of the greatest champions of his music. We are also delighted to welcome back Wheaton College president, Dr. Philip G. Ryken.

 
Updated: 03/14/2013.
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